Rocksport Experiential Trip — Mussoorie, India

Overview

About this trip

This five-day residential programme in Mussoorie, in the Garhwal Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand, is built around experiential learning for 9–18 year olds and is explicitly aligned with the IB Learner Profile. Students develop as thinkers, inquirers, communicators, risk-takers and reflective, caring and principled individuals through adventure activities, nature study, community interaction and structured reflection. Trekking, pugmark study, stream running and raft building prompt enquiry into ecosystems, water erosion, cave formation and the effects of weather and wildlife on vegetation, while map reading, compass navigation and raft and catapult building build practical problem-solving skills.

The camp day is divided into five phases designed to align students with their natural body clock: early morning exercise and meditation, a morning of demanding physical tasks, an afternoon of creative thinking and problem solving, an early evening period of journal writing and introspection, and evening bonfire storytelling, music and reflection. Caving, rappelling and rope courses encourage healthy risk-taking, while first aid, human stretcher work and fire response, alongside visits to local schools and healthcare workers, develop empathy and social awareness.

Logistics: the group flies Dubai to Delhi (Emirates or Air India options, 28 June to 2 July 2026) and travels by 2x2 air-conditioned coach to Dehradun, a journey of around 240km that itself illustrates the transition from the capital's outskirts through the rural plains of Uttar Pradesh and the pilgrimage city of Haridwar to the Himalayan foothills. Accommodation is four nights in camp and tents with attached washrooms, including two nights camping in the wilderness. Trained instructors and camp leaders, including female instructors, supervise throughout, with a nurse on campus, first aid provision and a backup vehicle for emergency evacuation. Pricing is based on 50 students with five teachers travelling free of charge: AED 3,780 per student flying Emirates or AED 3,470 flying Air India.

Day by day

The itinerary

Trip highlights

Himalayan Foothills Camp
Rock Climbing And Rappelling
Wilderness Survival Skills
Trek To George Everest
Village School Service
Strategy Games In The Woods
Bonfire Reflection Nights
Wilderness Cooking And Patrol

Day 1 of 5Dehradun
Into the Himalayan Foothills
A 240km overland journey from Delhi through the plains and past the Ganges to a foothills camp, ending with tent pitching, knots and a bonfire.
- Overland journey to Dehradun240km drive past Haridwar to the Himalayan foothills
- Camp craft sessionCamping manners, tent pitching, scrambling and knot making
- Bonfire reflection and journal writingEvening games, journalling and group reflection
Learning focus: Outdoor Education · Teamwork · Reflective Practice
Meals included: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Arrival in Delhi and transfer to camp
Arrive at Delhi Airport, meet the driver and board the coach for the 240km journey to Dehradun, with breakfast en route. The drive takes students from the outskirts of Delhi through the semi-rural plains of Uttar Pradesh, past Haridwar and the Ganges region, and on to the first views of the Himalayan foothills. On arrival at camp, secure luggage and take a late lunch, followed by rest, a briefing, group distribution, camping manners, tent pitching, scrambling and knot making. Evening snacks, camp games and journal writing, then reflection at the bonfire and dinner. Overnight at camp.
Day 2 of 5Mussoorie
Cliffs, Rappels and Wild Camp
Real rock beneath the hands on Mussoorie's cliffs, then survival skills, journalling and a bonfire before a night under canvas in the wilderness.
- Rock climbing and rappellingCliffs and rock faces under expert guidance
- Survival skills sessionPractical wilderness skills followed by journal writing
- Trek to wilderness campsiteShort trek, then pitching camp in the wild
- Bonfire reflection and overnight in tentsGroup reflection round the fire, night under canvas
Learning focus: Outdoor Education · Resilience · Teamwork · Reflective Practice
Meals included: Breakfast · Dinner
Rock climbing, rappelling and wilderness camp
Early wake-up call for jogging and morning exercise, then breakfast at camp. Rock climbing and rappelling on the cliffs and rock faces around Mussoorie under expert guidance. Evening snacks followed by a survival skills session and journal writing, then a short trek to set up a campsite in the wilderness. Reflection at the bonfire and dinner, with an overnight stay in tents in the wilderness.
Day 3 of 5George Everest
Survival Trek to George Everest
A Himalayan hike to George Everest builds outdoor skills and resilience, followed by a night in the wilderness cooking over fire and patrolling in turns.
- Survival trek to George EverestScenic Himalayan hike with panoramic mountain and valley views
- Lunch in the woodsMidday meal on the trail before trekking back
- Wilderness cookingStudents gather firewood and set up camp kitchen
- Bonfire reflection and overnight patrolGroup debrief by fire, then patrolling in turns
Learning focus: Outdoor Skills · Teamwork · Resilience · Leadership
Meals included: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Survival trek to George Everest
Wake-up call for jogging and camp games, then breakfast at camp. Survival trek to George Everest, a scenic Himalayan hike developing basic outdoor skills, teamwork and resilience with panoramic mountain and valley views. Lunch in the woods, then a trek back to the meadow for the night. Students collect dry wood and set up the kitchen to prepare dinner in the wilderness. Reflection at the bonfire, with patrolling in turns overnight. Overnight in the wilderness.
Day 4 of 5Mussoorie
Village School Service & Strategy Games
Hands-on service at a village school — painting classrooms, planting greenery — before strategy games in the woods test teamwork and decision-making, closing with prizes, music and dance.
- Community service at a village schoolPainting classrooms, decorating walls and planting greenery
- Lunch in the woods and trek back to campForest picnic followed by a return trek
- 'Guerrilla warfare' strategy gamesTeam games applying learned skills and decision-making
- Prize distribution, debriefing and feedbackReflection on the week's learning and achievements
- Dance and music eveningCamp celebration before dinner
Learning focus: Community Service · Teamwork · Leadership · Outdoor Education · Reflective Practice
Meals included: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Community service and team challenges
Morning exercise and early breakfast, followed by community service at a village school — assisting with upkeep, painting classrooms, decorating walls, planting greenery and providing general and logistical support. Lunch in the woods and a trek back to camp. Afternoon 'guerrilla warfare' strategy games putting learned skills into practice and building teamwork, sportsmanship and decision-making. Evening snacks, prize distribution, debriefing and feedback, then dance and music followed by dinner. Overnight at camp.
Day 5 of 5New Delhi
Departure
A relaxed final morning in the hills before the long road down to Delhi and the return flight to Dubai.
- Free timeUnhurried final morning before departure
- Transfer to New DelhiCoach journey from Dehradun to the capital
- Return flight to DubaiHomeward flight from New Delhi
Meals included: Breakfast
Wake up, freshen up and take breakfast, then pack luggage and enjoy free time until the afternoon. Board coaches for the transfer from Dehradun to New Delhi for the return flight to Dubai.

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What's included

Everything in the price

✓Return flights as quoted (Emirates or Air India)
✓Transport from Dehradun to the camp and back in 2x2 air-conditioned coaches
✓Four nights' stay in camp and tents, all with attached washrooms
✓All meals (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) as per the itinerary, designed by a nutritionist
✓All activities as listed in the itinerary
✓Services of trained, experienced instructors and camp leaders, including female instructors
✓First aid assistance with a nurse on campus and a backup vehicle for emergency evacuation
✓Mineral water and dry snacks during travel
✓Packed water at the campsite, provided through 20-litre jars
✓Comprehensive travel insurance

Booking terms & conditions

Upon confirmation of the booking, a 25% deposit is non-refundable.
Passport copies of all passengers are required within 10 days of confirming the booking.
Cancellation 90–61 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 60–31 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is charged.
Cancellation 30–1 day before departure: no refund is given.
Visa refusal or no appointment available: 25% non-refundable from the date of confirmation; 90–61 days 50%, 60–31 days 75%, 30–1 day 100% non-refundable.
If passenger numbers are reduced, rates are subject to revision.

Cultural awareness

Customs & norms in India

A little cultural fluency goes a long way — these are the habits your hosts will notice and appreciate.

Greet with "namaste" — palms together — and use your right hand for giving and eating.
Remove shoes before entering temples and homes; dress modestly throughout.
A side-to-side head wobble often means yes or okay, not no.

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Rocksport Experiential Trip — Mussoorie, India

About this trip

The itinerary

Arrival in Delhi and transfer to camp

Rock climbing, rappelling and wilderness camp

Survival trek to George Everest

Community service and team challenges

Speak to our team

Everything in the price

Customs & norms in India

Also worth considering